What’s Really Happening in Brisbane Right Now?

This week, we take a step back and look at what’s really happening across Greater Brisbane right now. From major Olympic infrastructure announcements, to housing pressures, transport disruptions, and changes to safety policy, there’s a lot happening—and a lot of it is connected. So rather than just running through headlines, this video looks at the bigger picture. What’s driving these changes? How is Brisbane responding to growth? And what does it all mean for people living in the region? If you want to go deeper into the affordability side of things, check out this video: 👉 Is Brisbane Becoming Unaffordable? (linked on the end screen) 🤝 SPONSORS Get 10% off painting with YB Painting Services: https://www.ybpainting.com.au/thebris... Find out about Excel Psychology's inclusive and caring support here: https://excelpsychology.com.au/ 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Brisbane 2032: Stadium details revealed 03:23 - Brisbane 2032: Brisbane Arena progress 04:46 - Brisbane 2032: Rowing debate continues 05:27 - Brisbane 2032: Emissions targets ditched 07:24 - Housing: The situation right now 08:46 - Housing: Changes to laws scrap affordable mandates but involve councils more 11:01 - Housing: A growing trend: "improve, not move" 12:27 - 10% off premier painting services 12:59 - Transport: Story bridge maintenance, closures and other disruptions 15:39 - Transport: Bremer River Bridge works 16:26 - Safety: New e-mobility laws to be introduced 18:21 - Safety: An e-mobility crackdown 18:43 - Safety: New youth crime early intervention programs 20:51 - Psychological support 21:34 - Local updates - new facilities in Logan 22:49 - Local updates - new facilities in Moreton Bay 23:29 - Local updates - PA Hospital accolades 24:23 - More smaller changes happening 24:59 - Support THE Brisbane Channel's work 25:23 - The overall picture in Greater Brisbane right now 27:46 - What about population growth? 28:37 - My Two Cents: More housing - who really benefits? 34:24 - Is Brisbane becoming unaffordable? (plus bloopers) 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Become a member to support THE Brisbane Channel and get access to perks: 👉    / @thebrisbanechannel   Or say thanks by buying me a coffee (or two… or ten…): 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AdamRobe... 📣 ABOUT THE CHANNEL THE Brisbane Channel is where people stay up to date on what’s happening across Greater Brisbane—without the spin. #brisbane